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Board approves $230,000 GEAR UP subaward to fund college-readiness activities
Summary
The board approved a year-5 GEAR UP subaward of $230,000 to fund a coordinator salary, PSAT testing for 10th/11th graders, college tours, family engagement nights and staff stipends, with program details presented by district staff.
District staff described the GEAR UP subaward entering year five, with $230,000 in funding to support a range of college-readiness activities. The presenter said the award will pay a coordinator salary, fund PSAT testing for 10th- and 11th-graders, underwrite college tours and family engagement events, and support four school-based positions that would receive a $500 stipend per semester.
A board member praised the program for providing opportunities to students who otherwise might lack exposure to postsecondary options. The board voted to approve the subaward for 2026–27 as presented. Staff said further work would flesh out specific event schedules and assigned responsibilities.
